raig D. Burma

Dear Scott—                                    May 14, 2010

 

My heart leaps for joy as you approach the accomplishment of being confirmed in the United Methodist Church. The commitment your Mom and I made at your dedication is one important step closer to being fulfilled: to bring you up in the way and teachings of the Lord.

 

I am a Christian because with Him my life goes better. That does NOT mean that it always goes "well." Our family has had our share of ups and downs. But through it all, whether mountain top or deep, dark valley, I have never lost my faith in God. And if ever I was tempted to, I needed only to look at you to see that of my own (or Mom and I's) doing , we could not have created such a beautiful being as you, Scott.

 

You are incredible. I love the way you step out of the shadow of being "a twin" and create your own personality that is all SCOTT!. I love how you are able to shake off the "Jason's little twin" and help people to see how unique and interesting your are without ever being disrespectful of Jason. I loved watching you run the bases with each homerun in 2006; so fast that I had to bat you first for fear you would pass other runners on the bases! I loved watching your leadership in football: always yelling "Watch the ball. Watch the ball" struggling to say it through your mouth guard. And now to see your incredible accomplishments on trumpet… WOW what a kid!

 

I love how you have embraced your Christian instruction; always taking good notes in church and being able to relate those concepts throughout your life. I hope you always turn to God and the Life of Jesus as the one and only source for all the answers to any questions.

 

I remember so many times when you and Brian would dance along side each other, part doing your own moves and partly looking at of the corner of your eye to see what the other was doing. I hope it continues that way. "Dance" your own dance in life but keep an eye out for each other and be there to help Brian or Jason. I know you will.

 

Finally, remember that the more I revolve around this world, the more I realize it does not revolve around me. Humans are unique in assigning blame to others, nature, objects and even God for situations we create. All in defense of our ego. But blaming others takes away our power to build a bright future through our own good choices.

 

I hope you read Romans 12, my favorite chapter of the Bible. "If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone." Romans 12:18

 

Love always,

 

Dad

 

May 14, 2010